First Government
What was the form of government that Patriot leaders began to write during the war?
Articles of Confederation
What is a Constitution?
a description of how a government works and its basic laws
Who was unanimously elected as the first President and Vice President?
George Washington and John Adams
Who was Washington's Treasurer who was a Federalist who believed in a strong central government?
Who was Thomas Pinckney sent to negotiate with?
Spain
Under the Confederation, Congress did not have the power to ______.
tax
What is the term for the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What 3 men wrote the Federalist Papers?
Hamilton, Madison, Jay
What occurred due to Hamilton's new taxes?
The Whiskey Rebellion
How long before he left office did Washington publish his farewell address in the newspapers?
6 months
Congress had the power to form a ____________ system.
postal
What is the difference between a republic and a democracy?
a republic means elected representatives govern the people...a democracy means it is ruled by the people directly
What is the term for a formal ceremony that begins a presidential term?
inauguration
What 3 new states joined the Union despite more Native American attacks?
Vermont, Kentucky, Tennessee
What precedent did Washington set in stepping down when he did?
Congress managed ____________ affairs.
Native American
What are the 4 principles of the Constitution?
written law, separation of power, checks/balances, federal system
What is a Cabinet?
group of advisors appointed to help with responsibilities
What foreign war did America decide not to join?
French Revolution
Where was Washington's home that he retired to?
Mount Vernon
What are the 5 exclusive powers that the states had?
controlled trade, dealt with debts, contracts, and family issues, and taxes
Who were the 4 discussed men "who brought about change" at the Philadelphia Convention?
Washington, Madison, Franklin, Hamilton
What was the head of George Washington's Department of State?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was sent to negotiate a treaty that ended with him being hated by the American people?
John Jay
What 4 things did Washington warn America against in his farewell address?
disputes, political parties, long lasting ties with other countries, debt